Banking on Facebook.

       

ICICI bank's  "Your Bank Account" app for Facebook 

      Most of new generation banks now have a Facebook page to interact with their customers. The banks mainly uses the page to provide updates of the bank and financial markets to its customers. But ICICI bank decided to use Facebook to allow its customers to access their bank account through the social networking site. ICICI bank developed "Your Bank Account" app for Facebook where the customers can access their bank accounts directly. The app allows the customers to check balances, request for cheque book, upgrade their debit cards etc. The app is hosted by ICICI bank servers. Their is no question of the security features as the communications happen through secure SSL channels. 

      With the introduction of one-of-its kind app ICICI bank has provided its customers with a new banking experience. ICICI expects to attract the new generation would-be customers who frequently visit the social networks like Facebook. More than 4,50,000 customers have already registered with this application. More banks are also expected to follow ICICI bank as social networks are gaining their popularity day by day.

Click Here to access the app.

US Comes With World's Fastest Supercomputer.

IBM's Sequoia [ Image Courtesy : IBM ]

          US has regained the top spot for world's fastest supercomputer. The fastest supercomputer named Sequoia, is an IBM BlueGene/Q System installed at the US Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. It has been developed for a range of complex functions, such as N-simulations and the study and reliability of US nuclear weapons. It is also used for research in astronomy.

         The BlueGene/Q Sequoia has the capacity to deliver 16.32 petaflops per second (a petaflop is equal to a thousand trillion operations). The newly crowned supercomputer pipped Fujitsu's "K Computer" installed at RIKEN Advanced Institute for computational Science in Kobe, Japan. The K Computer is currently at the number two position in the world with capacity of 10.51 petaflops per second. A new Mira supercomputer which is also part of the IBM BlueGene/Q series and is installed at the Argonne National Laboratory in Illinois (USA), is presently the third fastest in the world.

SONY TABLET S - $400 (Rs.22000)

SONY TABLET S [Image Source : www.sony.co.in]

        Sony entered the tablet field very recently and to catch everyone’s attention all their tablets are uniquely designed. Sony tablet S looks like an open magazine. Due to this unique design this tablet is comfortable to hold and dimpled textured surface makes it easy to grip also. So in the case of comfortably holding a tablet with one hand doing all the works there is no competition to this one. But due to this reason thickness has also increased. Its specifications are similar to its rivals and will not disappoint you. This is the first tablet to get PlayStation certificate and there are many apps designed by Sony also.

SPECIFICATIONS:
*  Android 3.2 honeycomb OS
*  1 GHz Tegra 2 dual core processor
*  1 GB RAM
*  9.4” display
*  1280 x 800 screen resolution
*  16 and 32 GB variants (expandable memory)
*  Camera: 5 MP back and 0.3 MP front
*  5000 mAh battery
*  Wi-Fi, micro USB, Bluetooth, GPS

PROS:
*  Nice design
*  Very easy to hold and has a good grip
*  PlayStation certificate, Universal remote
*  Good display

CONS:
*  No HDMI
*  Apps are less
*  Charging adaptor is proprietary
*  Does not have 3G

             When we compare Sony tablet S with its rivals it has its own unique features. It has got a good design but does not look so thin. It’s pretty good on the hardware side and performance is good too. But android honeycomb is not at all user friendly as before. Anyway if you are an android fan you will not be disappointed with Sony tablet S. But on the other side if you are considering ipad 2 also then it’s a better option than this.

A Computer that can be Carried in a Memory Stick

         A group of scientists have come up with a new software that helps one carry his/her personal computer in a memory stick. The full Operating System (like Windows) can be stored inside the USB stick. When auser plugs the stick in a computer, that computer will restart into his/her personal set-up. Once the user has finished using it, no one will ever know of it. One just has to shut down the computer,put the USB stick back in the pocket, and the PC will never know it has been used.
       The personal set-up is named Tails. As everything the user does is contained within the Tails, the software on a stick , not a single trace is left on the original PC. That means no chance of cookies of websites browsed remaining in the PC, and no documents being left in the recycle bin.

Couch Surfing Gives New Dimension For Social Networking.

       Can you imagine having an interesting friend wherever you go to cater for your needs while you are on a journey - whether that’s 2,000 miles away, or right in your hometown. Couch Surfing makes it all possible. The only thing you should do is to create an account in couch surfing and provide your profile information and a testimonial. When you join CouchSurfing you are welcoming people worldwide to accept your help. You can share your hospitality and experience your city through new eyes by offering travelers a place to stay on their journey. You can bypass the typical hotel experience by staying at the home of a local and learning about their culture. You can join cool and interesting people for anything from a bike ride to a party using CouchSurfing Activities. And you can meet up with new people, whether at home or while traveling, for inspiring experiences and new friendships. The social network help its users to experience a trouble free journey by helping each other. If we are planning to go to South Africa, we can search for a couch surfer there and make a request for help. If he accepts it the rest is safe. You will get free accomodation, food etc. You not even need a guide there.If you are a member of couch surfing you can find a friend near your door steps too. But no body will reach without your permission.
     With millions of members in over 230 countries and territories around the world, CouchSurfing is blazing the trail towards a better, friendlier world where people who are different from one another can find their similarities. The idea behind couch surfing is that all types of people can share fun, trust, and friendship.Couch surfing is a big help for those who travel much.

       By just joining the site don't think than you can travel around the world from tommorow onwards. The are strict terms and conditions for the verification of your account.The number of couch surfers you get will depend on the positive comments in your testimonial.Your credit card details can be added to your account while you sign up. Dating is strictly prohibited in Couch Surfing.

         Couch Surfing has a Facebook Connect option also.By connecting to Facebook, you’ll be able to see if any of the people in the city you’re visiting have a friend in common with you.A friend on CS is like a friend in real life—it's a person you've shared time with and have respect for. By listing someone as your friend, you're telling the community that you have some level of trust in that person. Be wary of adding acquaintances, former friends, or online friends. Never add a friend that you don't know at all. 

        Unlike facebook  and other social networks Couch Surfing is a real world social network where you can meet your friends offline. The eight year old social network has by now millions of users and has no doubt of increasing its popularity.

          Feeling excited to join Couch Surfing! Click here to sign up.

GALAXY TAB 2 310 7” - $250 (Rs.19000)

    
       Samsung has come up again with a new 7” tablet for medium range customers. It comes with 1 GHz processor and 1 GB RAM and also has android 4.10 icecream sandwich as its OS. It is mostly made of plastic but it has a premium feel and back portion is finger print resistant. Its main rival is the Amazon Kindle Fire which currently rules the 7” segment and also priced much lower. Samsung has really tried to add many features to the new tab and considering the price tag you will not get any good tablet than this with android ics. It has also got sim slot which is rarely seen in tablets. If there is any downside to it then it is the poor quality of camera. However with all the new nice features and the updates OS tab 2 310 is definitely an awesome tablet.

SPECIFICATIONS:

GALAXY TAB 2 310 [Image source: www.samsung.com]

*  Android 4.0 icecream sandwich OS
*  1 GHz dual core processor
*  1 GB RAM
*  7” PLS TFT display
*  1024 x 600 screen resolution
*  Memory: 16 GB internal and expandable upto 32 GB
*  Camera: 3 MP rear and 0.3 MP front
*  4000 mAh battery
*  Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth 3.0, USB, GPS

PROS:
*  Comes with android 4.0 ics
*  Good performance
*  Nice design and look
*  Can be used as universal remote
*  Good battery life
*Has sim card slot

CONS:
*  Camera quality is not good
*  No USB charging

       
       At the given price range Galaxy tab 2 310 is one pf the best. It provides a good performance and is reliable. But many users will find Amazon’s Kindle Fire better than this tablet with a lower price tag. But if you are looking for a 3G tablet which is portable and having android ics then this is definitely your buy.

Leap Motion Sensors Makes a Breakthrough.

[Image Source :  leapmotion.com ]

Leap motion, a motion sensing gadget for gaming consoles and personal computers has been launched. It is a rival for Microsoft Kinetic. Kinetic was mainly aimed for PC's running on windows and X-box 360. The main advantage of leap motion is that it can be controlled by gestures. The gadget looks similar to an USB pendrive and has the plug and play feature also like any other USB peripheral devices. Leap motion is certainly more effective than a mouse,trackpad or a touch screen. It is said to be 200 times accurate than the currently available motion sensing gadgets. After installing the leap motion drivers we can use the USB port to connect it with your PC. You can contol your gaming console or a PC using your hand in Leap Motion. While playing games you can even contol it with your fingers. The gestures can be preset in Leap for your convenience. Leap Motion works in almost all operating systems.Though Leap doesn't support Linux at present the Leap Motion team has it on their agenda. Leap is only available for pre-booking at present. The price tag of this wonderful gadget is around 70$.